Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver (CBA)

Agency: Chinese Benevolent Association of Vancouver (CBA)

Program Description:

A non-profit organization that was established to promote and sponsor non-political activities for the benefit of Chinese, their spouses and descendants in Canada and to foster and perpetuate the Chinese culture and language.

The CBA has worked diligently to promote equality for Chinese Canadians and to foster better understanding with other community groups. Their community involvement includes the creation of an affiliated non-profit society to provide low cost housing and frequent fund raising campaigns to assist the victims of natural disasters in Canada and China. More recently, the CBA has become the organizer for many social and multicultural projects including popular annual events such as the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) Parade and the Canada Day Celebration.